Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀνακάμπτω”
Understanding anakámptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(re-)turn. - to turn back
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀνακάμπτω
Phonetican-ak-amp'-to
Transliterationanakámptō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(re-)turn. - to turn back
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 2:12 | “And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.” Word: ἀνακάμπτω (anakámptō) | |
| Luke 10:6 | “And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.” Word: ἀνακάμπτω (anakámptō) | |
| Acts 18:21 | “But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.” Word: ἀνακάμπτω (anakámptō) | |
| Hebrews 11:15 | “And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned.” Word: ἀνακάμπτω (anakámptō) |